LONDON (AP) — Kubrat Pulev has pulled out of his world heavyweight title fight against IBF and WBA champion Anthony Joshua because of a shoulder injury.

Joshua will now face Carlos Takam, who is rated No. 3 by the IBF.

The fight will take place at the original venue of Cardiff on Oct. 28.

Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, says Pulev was injured in sparring. Hearn also said Takam has been on standby since the Joshua-Pulev fight was announced.

Hearn says "it's a difficult position for AJ. Having prepared meticulously for the style and height of Pulev, he now faces a completely different style and challenge in Takam — this hasn't happened in his career."

Britain's Anthony Joshua celebrates in the ring after his victory over Ukraine's Wladimir Klitschko in the eleventh round of their IBF, IBO and WBA, world Heavyweight title fight at Wembley Stadium. Ben Stansall, AFP/Getty Images

British boxer Anthony Joshua, right on the ground as Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko is held back, during the fight for Joshua's IBF and the vacant WBA Super World and IBO heavyweight titles, at Wembley Stadium. Nick Potts, AP

British boxer Anthony Joshua, front, is knocked down by Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko as they fight for Joshua's IBF and the vacant WBA Super World and IBO heavyweight titles at Wembley stadium. Matt Dunham, AP